Everest Base Camp Short Trek with Heli Return

Everest Base Camp Short Trek with Heli Return - Essential Information

How do we start the Everest Base Camp Short Trek?

A quick Everest Base Camp Short Trek starts from the scenic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, the gateway of Everest. After reaching Lukla, we will start our trek to Everest. Lukla is a beautiful hall Himalayan town including Rai and Sherpa people. Lukla Airport is also known as the adrenaline airport for risky landing and takeoff.

We start our trek following the footprints of legendary Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa. The 7 days Everest Base Camp Trek route traces us through the beautiful Sherpa village, Cheplung and ghat, suspension bridges, Mani Stones and praying wheels, etc. The first night of the Everest Base Camp Short Trek will be at Monjo.

We ascend towards Namche Bazaar also known as the capital of the Sherpa people. Today we will follow the Dudh Koshi river and the jungle of Sagarmatha National Park. As we ascend, we will pass through the suspension bridges over the roaring Dudh Kosi, viewing the beautiful waterfall and the introductory view of Kongde Ri (6,187 m) with many other snow-capped mountains.

We take our Sagarmatha National Park trekking permit at Jorsalle to get access to the Short EBC Trek. After passing Hillary bridge, we will climb to reach Namche Bazar. During the climb to Namche, we will also get a perfect first view of Mt. Everest.

Namche Bazar welcomes you with the large praying wheels and the beautiful gate full of the art of the Buddhist and Sherpa culture. Namche Bazar is the perfect place for exploring Sherpa, Tibetan culture, and tradition with lots of the history of the Everest region. Namche Bazar is a popular tourist hub and a perfect place to spend a night. Even being rural and untouched by any road transportation, you can get anything you want in Namche Bazar.

During the 7 Days Everest Base Camp Short Trek, after spending the night at Namche, we will walk towards the holy village called Tengboche, which has one of the oldest monasteries and the world’s highest monastery.

During the trial, you can see the spectacular view of the world’s highest mountain Mt. Everest (8,848 m), along with Lhotse (8,516 m), Nuptse (7,861 m), Pumori (7,161 m), Tabuche (6,542 m), Amadablam (6,812), Thamserku (6,623 m) and many more.

Every Everest climber gets blessed in the Tengboche monastery, which is the center of attraction for all Buddhist devotes. We will also attend the ceremony and grab the experience. People believe that this ceremony will give strength to walk higher and higher with a pure soul. After getting a new experience, we will descend towards debouche and rest overnight.

We are trekking inside the world’s highest national park, so during the 7 Days Everest Base Camp Trek, we will spot some endangered animals and birds on the way from Debouche to Dingboche. The Short EBC Trek offers us a mesmerizing magnificent view of the mountains of Everest.

As we ascend upwards, we have to maintain ourselves for the high altitude. Drink more water, eat veggies, and keep motivated every day to climb high and sleep low.

After passing Dingboche, we have to cross one of the highest passes, the Thuk-la pass (4,940 m). This day might be a hard day for you cause we have to climb to high altitudes. At the top of the Thukla pass you can, there are lots of shrines dedicated to those who lost their life on Everest.

Also, from the top of the Thuk-la pass, you’ll have an amazing view of panoramas of the mountains surrounding. The view cannot be explained in words, it’s just amazing.

On the last day, our trek starts from Lobuche (6,119 m) which is located just side of the Khumbu glacier. Passing through the stones and the ice guide will lead us toward Everest Base Camp. At Gorakshep, we will have our breakfast and then leave our backpacks and ascend towards Everest Base Camp.

Today is a special day for us; in the morning, you can capture the breathtaking view of stars and sunrise above Everest.

During the short trek to Everest Base Camp, you can see all the highest peaks and mountains of the Everest region like Lobuche east, Lobuche west, Khubtse, Nuptse, Lhotse, Everest, Pumori, Amadublum, and many more from its closest point. After achieving the destination we will trek back to Gorakshep and take a helicopter flight back to Lukla.

Best time for a Short Everest base camp trek

Many Trekkers come from different parts of the world to do short treks to Everest base camp. It becomes very important to know the precise time for trekking in these regions. In this kind of short trek, trekkers have very a short amount of time and a lot to explore and see. For that reason, the Trek period should be chosen at the exact time. The optimal periods for short Everest base camp treks are spring (March–May) and fall (September-November). These months offer the best combination of clear weather, moderate temperatures, and stunning mountain views. In these months the days are warm while the nights are chilly and good weather makes it perfect for trekking.

Many trekkers also choose the winter season to experience the snowfall but most of them avoid going in the winter due to low temperatures and more unpredictable weather. As for the summer/monsoon season, the desired adventure will not be achieved. You will have to face a lot of hindrances in this season because it rains frequently, and the paths will be wet, muddy, and moist. In addition to that operating the helicopter service under difficult circumstances is risky. So we don’t recommend even short treks this season.

Food and Accommodation

This short trek to EBC includes a stay at several beautiful Hotels and Lodges which provide traditional Nepalese hospitality coupled with delicious cuisine and comfortable sleeping quarters to give guests an unforgettable experience. At these hotels, you will find different choices of food items. The hotels provide local food items and also international cuisines like Continental, Indian, Italian and Chinese, and many more. Every night you’ll enjoy traditional Nepalese cuisine cooked with fresh, locally sourced ingredients.

Most of the time on this short trek to EBC, trekkers stay in standard tea houses and eat local cuisine there. Breakfast options include bread, jam, several types of eggs, tortillas, cookies, and more. Fried rice, Chowmein, Macaroni, Dumplings, soup noodles, and other dishes are available for lunch. Also in these lodges, beverage items are also served which include Tea, Coffee and juice, and Energy Drinks.

Accommodation facilities are pretty good in these lodges. The rooms are provided to trekkers on twin sharing basis. These rooms include a table, two beds, pillows, and a blanket. Only a few locations have attached restrooms and toilets. These lodges are clean and worth the price you pay. However, you have to add extra charges for facilities like Wi-fi, showering, and Charging electronic devices.

First Arrival and Departure at Kathmandu International Airport:

When you arrive at Kathmandu international airport, our representative holding a board of Life Himalaya Trekking Pvt. Ltd with writing your name on board front of the terminal door with heartily welcome and bring you to your hotel comfortably without any hassle.

After refreshing the hotel, you can meet with our managing director, and you’re trekking guide. During the meeting, our representative will brief all the necessary information, equipment, and highlights about your 07 days Everest Base Camp Trek.

After finishing the trip, we take you to Kathmandu international for the departure airport towards your destination.

07 days Everest Base Camp Trek itinerary and cost customization- Save your money:

The itinerary or trek duration could be changed or modified as per your requirements, interest, and length of your stay in our country Nepal. There are many disturbing factors such as weather, and politics; transportation may be the main reason to make changes in itineraries that are beyond our control.

The cost of the trip will be according to luxury, standard, and quality of hotel and lodge during the trek, star hotel in Kathmandu, experienced and language guide with porter, food and beverage, group size, duration and date of travel, and you’re timing and demand.

Life Himalaya Trekking has special offers and discounts for the family, student groups, as well as international travel groups from where you can save your money.

About flight Cancellation:

Regarding the Lukla flight at Tenzing Hilary airport, it is one of the most extreme and thrilling airports in the world. Mostly there is use twin-otter planes as a means of air transportation in the Nepalese sky.

The flight schedule is canceled and changes from time to time due to poor visibility, weather and climatic condition, and many other technical problems. So there is no guarantee for the flight to Lukla.

In case the flight is canceled and there is limited time for trekkers, they can charter a helicopter which will charge extra. Otherwise, wait in Kathmandu till the next day for the proper flight. If this is not possible too then we will provide an alternative trek to Annapurna Base Camp or any trip chosen by you.

Life Himalaya Trekking will provide on-time arrival and departure but in case of flight cancellation, you have to pay the cost of transportation yourself. Also, if you desire to stay in Kathmandu and wait the next day for a flight to Lukla you have to pay the cost of food & beverage as well as accommodation yourself.

Helicopter Return from Gorakshep (EBC) to Lukla to Kathmandu:

The trekkers have a choice of both Helicopter and Normal flight via Twin-otter. In 7 Days Short EBC Trek, there is a direct flight via Helicopter from Gorakshep to Kathmandu. There should be above three people required for a direct flight to Kathmandu, if there are less than three people he/she should pay a Single supplementary.

Trekkers can also take a Helicopter flight from Gorakshep to Lukla and Lukla to Kathmandu via a normal flight if who doesn’t want to pay a single supplementary.

We Life Himalaya Trekking Pvt. Ltd recommends trekker’s direct flight back from Gorakshep to Kathmandu via Helicopter because the flight schedule is canceled and change from time to time due to poor visibility, weather, and climatic condition so there is no guarantee for a normal flight on Lukla.

But, in the case of a Helicopter, there is no chance of cancellation and you can arrive at your one-time certain destination.

Single Supplementary:

The trekkers can also book a private trip to the Everest Base Camp Short Trek as per their demand and availability. There is a direct flight via Helicopter from Gorakshep to Kathmandu.

There should be above three people required for a direct flight to Kathmandu; if there are less than three people, he/she should pay a Single supplementary.

If you want to trek to EBC between March-May and September-November months, you have to pay a single supplementary. However, if there are more than three people or groups, the single supplement will not apply.

Further Information:

The trekkers should have to walk 6-7 hours per day, which will lead them to the Everest Base Camp. We Life Himalaya Trekking will provide a Government certified guide with an experienced porter and helper.

The trekkers must have some knowledge about the climatic conditions before trekking to EBC, and knowledge of proper and suitable equipment, clothes, and shoes, if not, our representative or guide will provide all the necessary information.

The trekkers must carry less baggage so that they could easily carry during the high Himalayas walk as well the porter will carry a maximum of 20 kg baggage.

Short Everest Base Camp Treks Summary:

In conclusion, the 7 Days Everest Base Camp Short Trek with Helicopter return is short trekking that will give you the opportunity to explore the Himalayas of the World’s highest ranges along with the Sherpa culture and tradition.

Suppose you have a short time for a holiday and still want to explore the high Himalayas with close-up views of Mount Everest and other peaks. You do not have to worry, Life Himalaya Trekking is here to help you. We have a 100% success rate on 7 days Everest Base Camp Trek with helicopter return.

If the seven-day trek is too quick for you and you want to have acclimatization days, then you have multiple options like 9 days of Everest base camp trekking, Short trekking to Everest Base Camp – 10 days, and Everest Base Camp Trek with a helicopter for 12 days.